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OpenData

Delivers standardized open data for research

Associate DevSecOps Engineer - Python, CI/CD

DevOps EngineeringPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeWashington, DC, USA$80k - $95k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 1 year of experience in software development, platform engineering, or operations engineering.
  • A bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Practical use of one or more pipeline tools and a working knowledge of continuous integration and continuous delivery concepts.
  • Ability to write scripts in Python; Bash or PowerShell skills are a plus.
  • Familiarity with Docker, containerization, and AWS cloud services.
  • Exposure to infrastructure-as-code tools such as CloudFormation or Terraform.
  • A basic understanding of container orchestration.
  • Experience with Linux fundamentals.
  • Knowledge of web applications, application programming interfaces, networking concepts, and load balancing.
  • Grounding in cloud security principles and secure software delivery practices.
  • Ability to track down and resolve problems in infrastructure and deployments.
  • Experience generating and reviewing code with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot.
  • Proficiency in writing, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Ability to discuss a difficult problem, the decisions made, the outcome, and lessons learned in an interview.
  • Ability to complete a live Python coding challenge without AI.
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Public Trust determination for the initial engagement.
  • Ability to adapt development workflows to evolving AI tools, provide clear context, review and test generated output, and remain accountable for delivered code.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to Terraform or CloudFormation code that defines infrastructure.
  • Develop and maintain deployment automation and pipelines under senior engineers' guidance.
  • Run Docker containers and AWS environments, including orchestration, monitoring, and logging.
  • Integrate vulnerability checks, security scans, and policy controls into the delivery pipeline.
  • Convert repeatable operational tasks into Python scripts, using Bash or PowerShell when appropriate, and resolve findings.
  • Help map and implement NIST SP 800-53 controls and automate compliance evidence.
  • Use AI-assisted tools in pipeline, testing, and scripting work, and verify their output.
  • Participate in code reviews and explain changes and the reasoning behind them.
  • Automate manual team tasks and help develop practices that build security in from the start.

Desired Qualifications

  • Prior work in information technology for the federal government.
  • Exposure to Authority to Operate processes, NIST SP 800-53 controls, or FISMA compliance.
  • An AWS certification or practical experience delivering production workloads on AWS.
  • Experience with security tooling or vulnerability scanning, such as dynamic application security testing, policy-as-code, or static application security testing.
  • Bash or PowerShell skills.

About the Company

OpenData

Delivers standardized open data for research

OpenData is a collaborative effort that makes public data easier to access and use. It collects public datasets, standardizes them, and centralizes them so researchers, analysts, and governments can find reliable data in one place. The service works by providing access to standardized datasets—through partnerships, subscriptions, or data services—so users can download, analyze, and apply the data to research and policy work. Unlike more traditional data providers, OpenData emphasizes open access and collaboration, focusing on broad accessibility and the usefulness of data for innovation rather than selling bespoke data products. The goal is to empower researchers and organizations to gain insights, drive innovation, and enable positive social impact through open, high-quality public data.

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Headquarters
Mexico
Founded
2024

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